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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,332.70, 127,999.05 and 85,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,332.70, 127,999.05 and 85,332.70 is: 127,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,332.70 : 127,999.05 = 85,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,332.70/127,999.05 = 85,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,332.70x = 127,999.05 × 85,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,332.70x = 10,922,504,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922,504,533.94/85,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,999.05

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